Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency | $16 - $20/hr, based on experience

Florida Veterinary Referral Center | Estero, FL

Full-Time | Day, Swing, and Weekend opportunities available based on hospital needs
 

Florida Veterinary Referral Center (FVRC) in Estero, FL is hiring Veterinary Assistants to join our Emergency team. This is an opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant who wants to build hands-on clinical skills, gain experience in emergency and specialty medicine, and grow within a supportive veterinary hospital.

Our Veterinary Assistants work closely with Veterinary Technicians and the medical team to provide patient care, maintain a clean and organized hospital, assist with procedures, and support clients and their pets throughout their visit.

Compensation

• $16 - $20/hr, based on experience

• Differential pay available for overnight and weekend shifts

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Generous paid time off

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discounts

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance

• Professional development assistance

• Employee referral program

• 100% hospital-paid Penn Foster scholarship opportunities

• Additional benefits may be available based on eligibility

Schedule

• Full-Time

• Day, Swing, and Weekend opportunities available based on hospital needs

• Specific days of the week will vary based on position and hospital needs

Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Assistant on the Emergency team, you will support patient care, hospital operations, and the Veterinary Technician team in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment.

• Clean and maintain hospital areas, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, laundry, windows, trash removal, and bathrooms

• Keep hospital supplies stocked and organized

• Set up and maintain clean, sanitary, orderly, and odor-free kennels

• Feed and bathe patients and assist with general patient care

• Safely restrain patients and assist Veterinary Technicians with treatments and procedures

• Perform TPRs and administer medications as directed and with appropriate supervision

• Assist with restraint for radiographs, ultrasounds, and other diagnostic procedures

• Assist with cleaning and setting up surgical suites

• Support patient transport and movement throughout the hospital

• Assist clients with their pets when entering or leaving the hospital, including helping transport pets to client vehicles when needed

• Provide courteous and compassionate assistance to clients and their pets

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment

• Cross-train in front office and Client Care responsibilities as needed

• Learn and demonstrate continued progress and proficiency with FVRC Level Skills

• Develop knowledge of hospital policies, medication calculations, medication terminology, and common abbreviations

• Participate in training and skill development with support from the Nurse Supervisor and Veterinary Technician team

• Work collaboratively with Veterinary Technicians, veterinarians, Client Care, and other hospital team members

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous veterinary experience preferred

• Basic knowledge of veterinary medicine, including patient restraint, diagnostic imaging, surgical equipment, laboratory equipment, and laboratory procedures preferred

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively with clients and veterinary team members

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty veterinary hospital

• Ability to learn new clinical skills, hospital procedures, and veterinary terminology

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

• Ability to consistently walk, bend, stand, and reach during a minimum 8-hour workday

• Fine motor skills sufficient to operate hospital equipment including electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, and computers

• Compassionate approach to patients, clients, and fellow team members

• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus

About the Hospital

Florida Veterinary Referral Center (FVRC) is a state-of-the-art 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Estero, FL. Our team is committed to providing outstanding patient care through experienced doctors, skilled Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and a collaborative support team.

FVRC offers competitive compensation, differential pay for overnight and weekend shifts, and a hospital-wide focus on training and professional development. Team members may have opportunities to pursue 100% hospital-paid Penn Foster scholarships as they continue developing their veterinary skills and careers.

As FVRC continues to grow, we are expanding both the size and skill of our technical team. Veterinary Assistants are valued members of the hospital and are encouraged to learn, develop their skills, and contribute to high-quality emergency and specialty patient care.

Surrounding Areas

Florida Veterinary Referral Center proudly serves Estero and surrounding Southwest Florida communities, including Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Naples, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and surrounding areas. Estero offers convenient access to Southwest Florida beaches, outdoor recreation, dining, shopping, and year-round warm weather while providing easy access to the larger Fort Myers and Naples communities. Southwest Florida offers a coastal lifestyle with access to beaches, boating, fishing, outdoor recreation, and a variety of communities throughout the Fort Myers–Naples area. Estero provides convenient access to both Fort Myers and Naples while offering opportunities to build a veterinary career.

If you're looking to advance your career while working alongside an exceptional Veterinary team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help make a difference for pets and the families who love them!

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

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At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.